Staff working at the Emergency House after the September earthquakes.
Staff working at the Emergency House after the September earthquakes.
Staff working at the Emergency House after the September earthquakes.
Canterbury earthquake victims say they've got new cause for anxiety - whether or not insurance companies will reinsure them.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
An infographic listing the top ten Canterbury earthquakes by magnitude.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's manager of demolitions, Warwick Isaacs.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
The New Brighton Pier still intact after the Canterbury earthquakes.
The New Brighton Pier still intact after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
A chart showing the cost of earthquake damage across Canterbury.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the Canterbury Earthquake 2010".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the Canterbury Earthquake 2010".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the Canterbury Earthquake 2010".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Building being demolished following Canterbury's earthquakes".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
An earthquake memories story from Phil Schroeder, General Practitioner at Rolleston, titled, "A very sobering thought".
An earthquake memories story from Lev Zhurasky, Charge Nurse Manager, titled, "Ward 29 a huge mess".
An earthquake memories story from Josie Butler, student nurse, titled, "Student nurse on a mission".
Research on human behaviour during earthquake shaking has identified three main influences of behaviour: the environment the individual is located immediately before and during the earthquake, in terms of where the individual is and who the individual is with at the time of the earthquake; individual characteristics, such as age, gender, previous earthquake experience, and the intensity and duration of earthquake shaking. However, little research to date has systematically analysed the immediate observable human responses to earthquake shaking, mostly due to data constraints and/or ethical considerations. Research on human behaviour during earthquakes has relied on simulations or post-event, reflective interviews and questionnaire studies, often performed weeks to months or even years following the event. Such studies are therefore subject to limitations such as the quality of the participant's memory or (perceived) realism of a simulation. The aim of this research was to develop a robust coding scheme to analyse human behaviour during earthquake shaking using video footage captured during an earthquake event. This will allow systematic analysis of individuals during real earthquakes using a previously unutilized data source, thus help develop guidance on appropriate protective actions. The coding scheme was developed in a two-part process, combining a deductive and inductive approach. Previous research studies of human behavioral response during earthquake shaking provided the basis for the coding scheme. This was then iteratively refined by applying the coding scheme to a broad range of video footage of people exposed to strong shaking during the Canterbury earthquake sequence. The aim of this was to optimise coding scheme content and application across a broad range of scenarios, and to increase inter-coder reliability. The methodology to code data will enhance objective observation of video footage to allow cross-event analysis and explore (among others): reaction time, patterns of behaviour, and social, environmental and situational influences of behaviour. This can provide guidance for building configuration and design, and evidence-based recommendations for public education about injury-preventing behavioural responses during earthquake shaking.
A farm in Canterbury has been divided by a valley that opened up from Monday's earthquakes.
A video of an interview with Andreas Duenser, research scientist at the Human Interface Technology Laboratory, about an earthquake simulator at the University of Canterbury. The simulator was developed to help treat people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. It allows people to relive their earthquake experiences in a safe environment to help them overcome their ordeals.
Text reads 'AFTERSHOCK$$$$$$$$$$$ $2 billion $4 billion'. Refers to the estimated costs resulting from the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010 - The '2' is crossed out and the 'Treasury' pen writes '4' in its place. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Firms can expect to pay more and wait longer to get goods delivered to their door following the North Canterbury earthquakes.
An intermittent collaboration between the Centre of Contemporary Art and a series of local artists looking to present new work which explores the realities of the post-earthquake cultural landscape in Christchurch. The artworks by Ed Lust, Sam Eng, and Robyn Wester each utilise the empty window space of the window and carport of the damaged COCA building which is awaiting repair.